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Not just tulips and chips!<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.logistics-pilot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/havenbedrijf-rotterdam-c-eric-bakker-juni-2020_4C.jpg” background_position=”center_left” custom_padding=”400px||400px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”400px||400px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”150px||150px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]At first glance, the Netherlands and Belgium are not giant territories. Indeed, they are neither among the 20 largest EU states in terms of area, nor are they in the top ranks when it comes to population. Here, they rank tenth and eleventh. Nevertheless, they have enormous potential, and the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp are among the largest ports in Europe.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Furthermore, economic and logistics experts find numerous other reasons to tip one\u2019s hat to these neighbours. These countries have much more to offer than simply tulips, windmills, chips and chocolates. Indeed, the Netherlands and Belgium, as open trading nations, are not only major hubs for European and global trade in goods, they also boast higher export and import ratios than Germany. Moreover, they have a good infrastructure and high level of education as well as standard of living. In this respect, the following saying comes to mind: \u2018small but mighty\u2019 \u2026[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#edcd00″ top_divider_style=”arrow3″ top_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” top_divider_height=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Netherlands<\/h1>\n

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Capital:<\/strong> Amsterdam
Population in 2021:<\/strong> 17.2 m.*
Total area:<\/strong> 41,540 sqm
GDP per capita in 2021:<\/strong> 57,715 US-$*<\/p>\n

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Main supplier countries in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main buyer countries in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main imports in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main exports in 2020<\/h2>\n

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German exports to the Netherlands in
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German imports from the Netherlands in
2020<\/h2>\n

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Belgium<\/h1>\n

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Capital:<\/strong> Brussels
Population in 2021:<\/strong> 11.6 m.*
Total area:<\/strong> 30,530 sqm
BIP\/GDP per capita in 2021:<\/strong> 50,413 US-$*<\/p>\n

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Main supplier countries in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main buyer countries in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main imports in 2020<\/h2>\n

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Main exports in 2020<\/h2>\n

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German exports to Belgium in
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German imports from Belgium in
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